A fast-growing aerospace hardware-testing company called Nominal reached a $1 billion valuation after raising $155 million in funding within 10 months.
The company builds automated testing platforms used by defense, aerospace, and robotics companies developing autonomous systems.
Investors include:
- Founders Fund
- Sequoia Capital
- Lux Capital
- General Catalyst
Why investors care
Testing and validation platforms are becoming critical infrastructure for autonomous hardware companies, especially those building drones, robotics, and defense systems.


